Dork! (1993)

Author: Evan Dorkin, Art: Evan Dorkin, Cover Art: Evan Dorkin. Dork! #1 (1993) is the debut of Evan Dorkin's legendary independent anthology series, published by Slave Labor Graphics. While the mid-90s were dominated by shiny foil covers and "grim and gritty" superhero epics, Dork! acted as a hilarious, anarchic counter-punch. It solidified Dorkin as one of the most prolific and acerbic voices in indie comics, blending sharp social satire, pop culture deconstruction, and a frantic, sketchy cartoon aesthetic. The issue serves as the primary showcase for Dorkin’s breakout stars: Milk and Cheese. The duo—an anthropomorphic, sentient carton of dairy and a wedge of cheddar—are fueled by gin, cigarettes, and a burning desire for senseless, destructive violence. In their premiere outing, they terrorize the populace with a cocktail of nihilistic rage that lampoons the industry's own obsession with "extreme" characters. Beyond the headliners, the book features a collection of erratic, high-energy gag strips that skewer everything from comic fandom to commercial marketing, establishing the book as a cult classic of the 90s underground scene.